[Ham-Computers] Spam

[fkamp at comcast.net]

WØQFC wrote:
> Most likely I am not alone with this problem, but it is getting to the stage 
> that it is becoming a real hassle.
> I receive about 20 to 30 spam email every day. I DO have a (so called) spam 
> blocker installed: EZ Armor, furnished by my ISP, Road Runner.
> When I receive a spam mail, I click "Block" and then it goes to the spam 
> folder. However, every time a spam email comes in, a pop-up shows that I 
> have a message in the anti-spam folder. Then, I have to go to that folder 
> and either allow or delete the message.
> Not a good system because the spam message should just be automatically 
> deleted once I block it the first time.
> So, all this brings to mind the question: Is there a really good spam 
> blocker out there that will automatically delete the blocked messages?
> I would appreciate your input on what program(s) you have used.
> Thanks es 73
> 

I have used Thunderbird for as long as it has been offered. 
  It is free software and has a decent spam blocker.  Its 
blocker becomes 'educated' to recognize spam as you identify 
email as being spam.  Once 'educated' the software 
automatically moves emails suspected of being spam to a 
folder that you define.  You can review the titles of the 
folder containing spam to make sure that it really is spam 
before you delete it.  This review looks at subject and 
sender information without opening the email.

Since using Thunderbird I have not received any spam in my 
inbox that I can remember.  Spam ends up in the junk folder 
and is later deleted without opening.  That 'without opening 
' is important.  Spamers can tell if you open their email. 
Such opening confirms that they can communicate with you and 
you can then expect lots more spam.

Regards,
Frank Kamp